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October 20th 2019
Market Review
All three major U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Friday (more than 255 points) to 26,770.20 and declined, therefore, 0.2 percent for the week. The S&P 500 increased 0.5 percent for the week to finish at 2,986.20. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 8,089.54 and scored a 0.4 percent gain for the week. Both indexes were able to post modest gains for the week despite Friday’s decline. Among the key S&P sectors, health care was the best weekly performer, while energy dragged. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded below 14.5. Read MoreThe S&P 500 closed just 2 percent below its all-time high, but …
October 13th 2019
Market Review
U.S. stocks finished the week with gains, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 managed to snap a three-week losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average booked a 0.9 percent weekly gain to end at 26,816.59. The S&P 500 recorded a weekly climb of 0.6 percent and closed at 2,970.27. The Nasdaq ended the week up 0.9 percent and closed at 8,057.0. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week led by materials. Utilities led the decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 15.6. Read MoreImpulsive rally in place!
October 6th 2019